‘Skilled, competent and passionate’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Studio Legale is well-versed in the automotive, energy, and life sciences sectors, supporting major Italian and international clients. The firm regularly advises on compliance concerns related to European sanctions, corporate criminal liability, and health and safety regulations. Enrico Maria Mancuso, who is noted for his 'meticulous attention to detail', leads the team and often handles internal investigations. Frederico Bracalente brings experience in risk and crisis management.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘The team of Enrico Maria Mancuso is skilled, competent and passionate. The approach is complete and always oriented to protection and smooth integration of the compliance process in the business policies.’
- ‘Enrico Maria Mancuso is a respected and authoritative professional, able to perfectly combine academic skills with the legal profession and advice. Marco Mariotti and Federico Bracalente are fast and passionate lawyers who provide complete support.'
- ‘This practice stands out due to its combination of deep subject-matter expertise, a client-centric approach, and an agile methodology that allows it to tailor solutions precisely to client needs.’
- ‘I have particularly valued their responsiveness, collaboration, leadership and problem-solving.'
Key clients
- Pirelli & Co. S.p.A.
- Renewable Power Capital Ltd
- Société Générale SA, Italian branch
- Philips S.p.A.
- DBAG Italia S.r.l.
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Italia S.r.l.
- Enilive S.p.A.
- ArcelorMittal Avellino e Canossa S.p.A.
- Sappi Italia S.r.l.
- Discovery Italia S.r.l.
- Enrico Giotti S.p.A.
- Palermo F.C.
Work highlights
Assisting Pirelli & Co. S.p.A., the world-famous Italian company leader in the tyre industry, with several compliance matters, including the assessment of customs law compliance, management of health and safety matters, and the implementation of organisational measures aimed at mitigating risks of commission of crimes pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 231/2001.
Assisting Renewable Power Capital Ltd, a Canadian multinational group operating in the Energy industry, with drafting the Organizational Model pursuant to the Italian Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 for nine different SPVs, all controlled by the client.
Assisting the Italian branch of Société Générale SA, a leading multinational banking group, with ensuring compliance with the European sanctions regimes provided for by Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014, Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 and related implementing provisions at the national level.
Practice head
Enrico Maria Mancuso
Other key lawyers
Federico Bracalente; Marco Mariotti